Circulating Sclerostin and Irisin Are Related and Interact with Gender to Influence Adiposity in Adults with Prediabetes by Theerawut Klangjareonchai, Hataikarn Nimitphong, Sunee Saetung, Nuttapimon Bhirommuang, Rattanapan Samittarucksa, Suwannee Chanprasertyothin, Rattana Sudatip, Boonsong Ongphiphadhanakul

“…Taken together, this suggests a probable network among fat, bone, and muscle that may influence health outcomes. …”
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Reliability of Ultrasound Based Compressibility of the Lower Leg Anterior Tibial Muscle Compartment in Healthy Volunteers by Kay van Heeswijk, Daniëlle Spek, Jesse Muijsenberg, Loes Janssen, Michiel Winkes, Adwin R. Hoogeveen, Marc Scheltinga

“… # Study design Cross-sectional study # Methods Healthy volunteers (n=35; 21 female; median age 40 years, range 19-72; BMI 24.1 kg/m2, range 18.3-31.6) not having ELP underwent serial compressibility measurements (n=1678) of both legs by three observers at the tibialis anterior (TA) using the interosseous membrane (IM) and transition zone IM to tibial bone (TZIT) as internal landmarks. Inter- and intra-observer reliability was calculated for values of d10, d80 and compressibility using intraclass correlations (ICC)…”
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A quality improvement initiative to improve growth monitoring of children attending immunization clinic in an urban primary health centre in Delhi by Ravneet Kaur, Udita Singh, K. Srinath, Anjusha Ranjith, Baridalyne Nongkynrih

“…The process flow was mapped, and critical gaps identified by root cause analysis (Fish Bone technique). Change ideas were discussed and prioritized using a prioritization matrix to implement these through sequential PDSA cycles. …”
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脉管瘤病(附一例尸解报告) by 蓝辉耀

“…脉管瘤病(angiomatosis),也称血管、淋巴管瘤病(hem-lymPhangiomatosis)或消失性骨病(disappearing bone disease),大量骨质溶解症(massive osteolysis)。此病文献上报告很少,国外至1978年共有63例,国内至1981年有9例,现本文报告一例.脉管瘤病好发于儿童及青少年,婴儿及新生儿也可见到。…”
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Acute Coronary Syndrome in Acute Myeloid Leukemia with Maturation Accompanying Megakaryocytic Differentiation by Kentaro Odani, Junya Abe, Yoshiaki Tsuyuki, Soshi Yanagita, Kazuya Shiogama, Mitsuhiro Tachibana, Yutaka Tsutsumi

“…In the endocardium, liver, lymph nodes, and bone marrow, megakaryocytic cells (CD42b/CD61+, MPO-) were distributed, while the small-sized blastic cells in the blood and tissues predominantly expressed MPO. …”
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White-Ceramic Conversion on Ti-29Nb-13Ta-4.6Zr Surface for Dental Applications by Akiko Obata, Eri Miura-Fujiwara, Akimitsu Shimizu, Hirotaka Maeda, Masaaki Nakai, Yoshimi Watanabe, Mitsuo Niinomi, Toshihiro Kasuga

“…Ti-29Nb-13Ta-4.6Zr (TNTZ) alloy has excellent mechanical properties and bone conductivity. For dental application, TNTZ surfaces were converted to white oxidized layer by a simple heat treatment in air to achieve the formation of aesthetic surfaces. …”
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Association of TNF-α with Impaired Migration Capacity of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Linyu Geng, Xia Li, Xuebing Feng, Jiyun Zhang, Dandan Wang, Jinyun Chen, Rui Liu, Haifeng Chen, Lingyun Sun

“…Previous studies indicated that bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) exhibited impaired capacities of proliferation, differentiation, and immune modulation. …”
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Prophylaxis of Pain and Fractures within Feet in the Course of Osteoporosis: The Issue of Diagnosing by Aleksandra Bitenc-Jasiejko, Krzysztof Konior, Kinga Gonta, Magdalena Dulęba, Danuta Lietz-Kijak

“…The problem of multiaspects in the area of bone density was pointed out. Considering the above, in the second part, the authors analyzed 11 exemplary patients with osteoporosis, referring to the assessment of foot and lower limb defects using traditional posturological methods and including pedobarography to diagnostic procedures that are used in the assessment of pressure distribution, standing and moving, and an attempt to balance. …”
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Methimazole disrupted skeletal ossification and muscle fiber transition in Bufo gargarizans larvae by Fei Wei, Xueyi Wu, Hongyuan Wang, Yongpu Zhang, Lei Xie

“…In conclusion, these findings fill the data gap regarding MMI contamination in aquatic environments by revealing the negative effects of MMI on amphibian bone and muscle development. Future studies should address the toxicity of EDCs to wildlife and inform aquatic ecosystem conservation strategies.…”
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Smac127 Has Proapoptotic and Anti-Inflammatory Effects on Rheumatoid Arthritis Fibroblast-Like Synoviocytes by D. Lattuada, R. Gualtierotti, K. Crotta, P. Seneci, F. Ingegnoli, C. Corradini, R. Viganò, O. Marelli, C. Casnici

“…In addition, Smac127 induces a significant inhibition of the secretion of IL-15 and IL-6, stimulation of pannus formation, and damage of bone and cartilage in RA. Also the secretion of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 is dramatically increased in the presence of Smac127. …”
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Transcreating BMT4me: A protocol for adapting an mobile health medication adherence app for Spanish-speaking caregivers in pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant by Ashley Benhayoun, Mark Wang, Melissa Beauchemin, Emre Sezgin, Micah A. Skeens

“…Objective Hematopoietic stem cell transplant is a life-saving procedure that treats patients with various conditions by transplanting hematopoietic stem cells from bone marrow. Mobile health apps could be useful in closing the digital divide and improving health equity among Spanish-speaking caregivers of children who undergo pediatric hematopoietic stem cell transplant. …”
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Mutant Fam20c knock-in mice recapitulate both lethal and non-lethal human Raine Syndrome by Mengnan Chen, Dongmei Sun, Siu-Pok Yee, Zhaoyang Yuan, Li Lin, Bing Cui, Yi Wang, Chao Liu, Peihong Liu

“…Abstract Background Inactivation or mutations of FAM20C causes human Raine Syndrome, which manifests as lethal osteosclerosis bone dysplasia or non-lethal hypophosphatemia rickets. …”
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Removal of Forearm Plate Leads to a Higher Risk of Refracture—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis by Renwei Cao, Jianyu Zhang, Weitong Sun, Xieyuan Jiang, Kehan Hua, Dan Xiao, Chen Chen, Yejun Zha, Maoqi Gong

“…However, it remains controversial regarding the necessity of implant removal after bone union. This review aims to assess refracture risk after plate removal. …”
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Bilateral inverted papilloma: Case report and literature review by Mohammed Amine Rabhi, Achraf Amine Sbai, Drissia Benfadil, Azzedine Lachkar, Adil Abdenbi Tsen, Fahd Elayoubi

“…Imaging (CT and MRI) showed a cerebriform mass extending through the nasal cavities and into the nasopharynx, causing bone destruction without intracranial or intra-orbital spread. …”
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Monitoring Salivary Levels of Interleukin 1 Beta (IL-1β) and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) for Two Years of Orthodontic Treatment: A Prospective Pilot Study by Hülya Çevik-Aras, Fadimana Isik-Altun, Hatice Kilic-Tok, Julia Naoumova

“…This novel approach provides a hint on how and when to sample saliva during orthodontic treatment to analyse bone remodelling.…”
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Mechanical responses of triply periodic minimal surface gyroid lattice structures fabricated by binder jetting additive manufacturing by Yingmi Xie, Yiwei Mao, Yuhua Heng, Jianquan Tao, Lin Xiang, Xiuyuan Qin, Qingsong Wei

“…Lattice structures with triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) are promising in many applications, such as bone implantation and aerospace field. The binder jetting (BJ) additive manufacturing technique offers advantages such as low cost and high rate, with the potential to enabling the widespread application of these structures in these fields. …”
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Effects of adipose allograft matrix on viability of humeral head cartilage and rotator cuff tendon by Andrea Karen Persons, Michael R. Baria, Ryan Rauck, Tyler Barker, Zarah Belacic, Sunjit Neginhal, Sushmitha Durgam

“…Abstract Background Rotator cuff repairs may fail because of compromised blood supply, suture anchor pullout, or poor fixation to bone. To augment the repairs and promote healing of the tears, orthobiologics, such a platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and biologic scaffolds have been applied with mixed results. …”
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Real-world outcomes with tisagenlecleucel in aggressive B-cell lymphoma: subgroup analyses from the CIBMTR registry by Frederick L Locke, Grant Schofield, Marcelo Pasquini, Matthew J Frigault, Cameron J Turtle, Stephen Lim, Brian Hill, Samantha Jaglowski, Caron A Jacobson, Gunjan Shah, Daniel J Landsburg, Michael Heim, Stephen Ronan Foley, Ron Ram, Peter A Riedell, Leslie L Popplewell, Ranjan Tiwari, Marta Majdan, Aisha Masood

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Construction and validation of a prediction model for fall risk in hospitalized older adults with osteoporosis by Li Sun, Hai-Yan Gu, Guan-Hua Xu, Jia-Wei Jiang, Ting-Ting Wang, Dan-Dan Li, Bai-Hong Cui

“…Model performance was evaluated using the area under the receiver operator characteristic curve (AUC), Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test, and clinical decision curve analysis, assessing the discrimination ability, calibration, and clinical utility of the model.ResultsBased on logistic regression analysis, we identified several significant fall risk factors for older adults with osteoporosis: gender of the study participant, bone mineral density, serum calcium levels, history of falls, fear of falling, use of walking aids, and impaired balance. …”
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Validation of clinical T stage using depth of invasion in the patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma and its correlation with imaging by Mahesh Sultania, Priyansh Jain, Itisha Chaudhary, Hemanth Ghalige, Simran Sidhu, Sudipta Mohakud, G. Sudhakar, K. Raghuram, Dillip Muduly, Amit Adhya, Sandip Barik, Saroj Majumdar, Madhabananda Kar

“…Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of oral cavity and lip without involvement of skin or bone undergoing upfront surgery were included. The clinical assessment of T stage using DOI was done by three examiners, blinded to each other. …”
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